Newsletter

Posted July 13, 2012 12:40 am - Updated July 12, 2012 11:26 pm

From Staff

Number of VBS sessions begin Monday

Assembly of God

■ St. Augustine Assembly of God Church, 485 Shores Blvd., will host “Beach Blast VBS” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through July 18. Dinner will be served, and transportation is available. Sessions are for ages 5 through 12.

To reserve a space call 794-0809.

Baptist

■ Heritage Baptist Church, 1480 Wildwood Drive, will ride the rails across the land through vacation Bible school July 30 through Aug. 3. “Sonlight Express: Jesus and Me” is for kindergarten age 4 through 12th grade, and sessions continue from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a nightly free-will coin offering to benefit Chris and Sonya Goodman, missionaries to Australia. July 28 from noon to 2 p.m. there will be a pre-registration free cook-out at the church for all those interested in attending VBS and their families. Highlights include a bouncy house and other fun-filled games. Contact Pastor Garry Martin, 824-8888 or http://www.hbcstaug.org/ for information.

■ St. Anastasia Catholic Church VBS is from 9 a.m. to noon July 23 to 27 at the church community center and grounds, 5205 A1A South. The theme is “A Wilderness Adventure through the Sacraments,” with music, crafts and activities offered to provide understanding of the seven sacraments.

Registration for children of parishioners has been ongoing; for nonparishioners, it begins today.

VBS is free and is for children entering first through sixth grades in the fall.

For registration forms, go to www.stanastasiacc.org; or at the church narthex. Information: 471-5364 or email stanastasiaccyg@aol.com.

Episcopal

■ Trinity Episcopal Parish VBS continues from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 23 to 27. The theme this year is “The Sky is the Limit” and all 4-year-olds to rising fifth graders are invited to attend. Registration forms are available in the church office or by contacting Jouana Jordan at 347-7486.

Lutheran

■ Memorial Lutheran Church VBS continues from 9 a.m. to noon July 30 to Aug. 3. This concert-themed “Kickin’ It Old School” VBS teaches classic hymns with a modern twist to a whole new generation of children who will play games, make crafts, eat snacks and have fun. The church’s VBS is for children from preschool to fifth grade with older youths as counselors and other helpers. All are welcome. Advanced registration is preferred. Contact Monica Hicks at monicahicks@mac.com, or call the church at 797-4377 for information and/or a registration form.

Methodist

■ Christ United Methodist Church, corner of East Lattin and North First streets, Hastings, announces its 2012 VBS “Babylon: Courage in Captivity” from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through July 19 for ages 4 to 16. Parents are welcome. The focuses is on the fact that God is with us in every situation, just as he was with Daniel. In this Holy Land Adventure, the children will go back in time with plenty of singing, crafting, snacking and playing.

■ River of Life United Methodist Church, 2600 Race Trace Road, St. Johns, is presenting “Babylon” from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. July 29-Aug. 2. Participants must be 3 years old by March 1 of this year and fully potty trained. Sessions are for up to those rising eighth graders.

Fee is $15 per child, with a $30 family maximum. Register on line beginning today at www.rolumc.com. Information: 230-2955.

■ Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Blvd., is offering “SonRise National Park” from 9 a.m. to noon July 30 to Aug. 3. Call the church, 797-4416, to register.

■ Good News Church will launch its VBS with the theme “Sky — Everything is Possible With God.”

Dates are July 23 to 27 at the World Golf Village Campus, 134 Poole Blvd.

Sessions are open to children who are entering VPK (4 years old by Sept. 1) through grade five. Sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Activities include crafts, Bible, theater, music and games.

Fun, games, snacks, crafts, music and Bible stories will be spotlighted, with the primary focus on the book of Genesis. There is no charge. To register go to www.cbcsa.org. and look for the VBS link. Information: info@cbcsa.org or call 797-3875.